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CBSEENBI12002832

The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is

  • In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.

  • In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.

  • In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.

  • In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.

Solution

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In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.

Spermiogenesis is conversion of spermatids into spermatozoa whereas spermiation is the release of the sperms from sertoli cells into the lumen of seminiferous tubule.